This thesis looks at the case of Jordan and argues that corporatisation and privatisation efforts lead to improved success in economic efficiency, environmental sustainability, and social equity...Show moreThis thesis looks at the case of Jordan and argues that corporatisation and privatisation efforts lead to improved success in economic efficiency, environmental sustainability, and social equity for water management when sufficient regulatory capabilities exist. The success of water privatisation is disputed, both politically and academically. So far, evidence is inconclusive. This thesis develops an analytical framework for examining how privatisation may contribute to success in water management. Jordan is running dry, both financially and in terms of water. Given these circumstances, efficient water management is important. Jordan aims to solve its problems by involving the private sector. In applying the framework to Jordan, this work both establishes the validity of the framework and simultaneously shows that involving the private sector can be an appropriate approach for Jordan to tackle its water management issues. This insight has concrete policy implications: smaller scale private partnerships may be more appropriate than larger projects where less regulatory capacity exists. Even as they may have less impact, they can improve efficiency and are easier and less controversial to implement.Show less
The thesis explores how and why the American Space Program underwent a rapid privatisation process in the 21st century. The broad goal of this research is to explain how has the space sector...Show moreThe thesis explores how and why the American Space Program underwent a rapid privatisation process in the 21st century. The broad goal of this research is to explain how has the space sector changed throughout the recent decades and present the new "face" of the American space exploration. The American Space Program has been dominated by NASA for most of its existence ever since 1959. Hence, the 21st century marked a drastic change in the composition of the space sector where private businesses created the new "space industry". The thesis examines the main historical factors which led to this change. More importantly, it outlines how do these newly emerged space enterprises change the fundamentals of space exploration in the United States.Show less
The increase in the (power of) surveillance and the increase in the amount of intelligence that is being gathered about not only terrorists, but also about a country’s own citizens, have caused the...Show moreThe increase in the (power of) surveillance and the increase in the amount of intelligence that is being gathered about not only terrorists, but also about a country’s own citizens, have caused the government to seek help in the private sector. However, it can also be argued that the adoption of New Public Management in many European countries has led to the privatization of intelligence. This thesis researches a public-private partnerships in intelligence in the Netherlands. Based on the research question: "What are the effects of public-private partnerships in intelligence on civil liberties in the EU?" the following hypothesis is accepted: "With the privatisation of intelligence liberal regimes engage in illiberal practices because oversight is limited, legal accountability is (partly) lacking and public and media scrutiny is missing." This hypothesis is accepted because oversight needs to be improved to allow the reviewing of the practices of private companies, the law concerning the Intelligence and Security Services (WIV) must be updated in time to allow the unfocused interception of cable-tied telecommunication, and the possibilities for public and media scrutiny need to improve in order not to severely affect civil liberties.Show less
